2019 Northern California Golf Classic

In July, California’s grocery community gathered in Northern California to golf in support of the CGA Educational Foundation. Thank you to all who attended, as well as the tournament’s sponsors. The golf tournaments go a long way in supporting the college scholarships and tuition reimbursement grants that are growing tomorrow’s grocery workforce. Below is a list of tournament winners and sponsors.

Tournament Winners

First Place
Fred Thumhart, Classic Wines of CA
Brian Hudgins, Classic Wines of CA
Dan Reid, Classic Wines of CA
Brett Rober, Classic Wines of CA

Second Place
Michael Philipps, RMG Organic Waste Recycling
Joe Perez, rePLANET, LLC
Juan Trillas, Bimbo Bakeries USA
Joe Lima, Raley’s

Third Place
Kathleen Smith, Albertsons
Victor Woods, Albertsons
Rick Whidden, SEB Security
jeffrey Scales, Albertsons

Longest Drive
Women – Megan Conder
Men – Cameron DeJean

Closest to Pin
Women – Hillen Lee @ 5’4
Men – Dan Reid @ 6’6

Tournament Sponsors

Masters Level
Anheuser-Busch InBev
Chobani, Inc.
Flowers Baking Company
Jelly Belly Candy Company
Kellogg Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
Mondelez International
Moss Adams
PepsiCo
Post Consumer Brands
Sugar Bowl Bakery
United Natural Foods, Inc.

Package Level
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Classic Wines of CA
Crystal Creamery
Food 4 Less/PAQ
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
MillerCoors
NuCal Foods
Ogletree Deakins
OK Produce
Procter & Gamble
Producers Dairy
Safeway Nor Cal Division
SEB Security
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Utz Snacks

Hole Sponsors
DeluxeMD Inc.
Falcon Trading Company/Sunridge Farms
Key Mechanical
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
TruGrocer Federal Credit Union
Valassis

Golf Ball Challenge
Nugget Markets

Hole In One
Retail Marketing Services (RMS, Inc.)

Goodie Bags
Roplast Industries, Inc.

"The California Grocers Association Educational Foundation has been an active participant in my educational journey. From Junior College to Graduate School, the CGAEF has been there every semester to assist me with tuition reimbursement. Although I took a slight turn from retail management to supply chain management, the CGAEF was still there for my family. My family and I are very grateful to CGAEF and the assistance the foundation has provided."

Scott Moye Costco Wholesale

“The California Grocers Association Educational Foundation played an immense role in helping me achieve my WAFC Retail Management Certificate. Knowing that CGAEF would reimburse me for the qualifying classes was a huge factor in motivating me to attend. The knowledge that I obtained from each of the classes has been invaluable and has provided me with many more skills to be successful at my job. I appreciate the opportunity CGAEF has provided me and others in pursuing our educational goals!”

Kim Gothier Stater Bros. Markets

“The Tuition Reimbursement Program has helped me financially during these tough times in our economy. If it was not for them reimbursing me, I probably would not be able to take these classes. I am very thankful for the Tuition Reimbursement Program.”

Thomas Wright Albertsons

“I am so passionate about education and I love school. Education can be expensive! The Foundation reimbursement program affords me the opportunity to take the classes I need in my current field, creating greater opportunities and options. I am an advocate for education that is why I constantly promote the CGAEF Program to my peers within our organization. Thank you for all you have done to help me achieve my goals.”

Sandy Martinez Food 4 Less